August 15, 2001 – No Doubt will release their fifth album, Rock Steady (Trauma/Interscope Records), December 18, 2001. Recorded in LA, Jamaica, and London, the CD incorporates dancehall reggae, classic new wave, and R&B with the band's signature ska sound.

Rock Steady is named for one of the songs on the record. Gwen Stefani says, "'Rock Steady' is where we are as a band right now. Stay the course, keep focused. Like the song says, 'A real love survives, a rock steady vibe.' It could just as well be describing No Doubt, our band, after all these years." Other tracks include "Hella Good," "Hey Baby," "Detective," and "Making Out."

Producers include remixer Nellee Hooper (U2, Bjork), dance remixer William Orbit (Madonna, Blur), former Cars frontman Ric Ocasek (Weezer, Guided By Voices), reggae's drum and bass duo Sly & Robbie, dancehall-reggae's dominant production team Steely & Clevie (Shabba Ranks, Maxi Priest), former NWA member and hip-hop producer Dr. Dre (Eminem, Snoop Doggy Dog), up-and-coming hip-hop producers the Neptunes (Mystikal, Jay-Z) and inventive hip-hop producer Timbaland (Missy Elliot, Nas).

Bassist Tony Kanal comments, "One of the best things about being in a band for so long and having any level of success is the opportunity to go and play in different creative sandboxes. For us to stretch our musical limbs and reach out to people that we admire so much was really gratifying."